Scleroderma Fund-raiser To Be Held Today

YOUR HEALTH

``Singles for Scleroderma'' will hold a fund-raiser to benefit the Scleroderma Research Foundation at 8 p.m. today, at Pete's 7940 Glades Road, Boca Raton.

The party includes music, dancing and a buffet for $10 per person.

Scleroderma is a disease of the vascular and immune systems, and a severe connective tissue disorder resulting in hardening of the skin and multiple organs. While it strikes every age, sex and ethnic background, more than 80 percent of patients are women between 30 and 50 years of age.

* Recovery Inc. an international mental health organization, offers support groups meetings for those suffering from fear, depression, anxiety and other ailments. Call 561-642-1722 for times and locations. * Sign language classes by the Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County. Nine-week sessions are $60 and include instruction and practice in American Sign Language. Call 561-802-3353.

* Couples and Family Help line provides free, confidential telephone consultation for marriage, relationship or family-related problems. Call 561-392-1013 between 9 a.m and 5 p.m.

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